TROY, OHIO - At-Large Council Member William Lutz has announced he will campaign to be the next President of Troy City Council.

"President Baker deserves this community's thanks and respect for her long service as a diligent and responsive leader of our community, both as a Second Ward representative as as President of Council. It is in the same spirit of her leadership that I am announcing that I will campaign to be the next City Council President, " said William Lutz.

"As City Council President I will be committed to continue the hard work we have created over the last few months. I will continue to believe that our residents are our community's greatest assets and I will continue to collaborate with council members to ensure that our local government is responsive, transparent and future focused," Lutz continued.

"Over the last eleven months, I have worked extremely hard with other members of our council, our city administration, and most importantly, our residents to create collaborative solutions to our city's most pressing issues. The results have been very positive; a new downtown overlay zoning district which has created new opportunities for downtown residential and commercial development and our city council has frozen our refuse collection fees," Lutz said.

ABOUT BILL

William "Bill" Lutz is a life-long resident of the City of Troy and is currently serving his first term on the Troy City Council. With a history of accomplishments, he's ready to continue his commitment to serve the residents of the City of Troy.

Here are some of the individuals and families that are supporting our efforts!

EXPERIENCE

A proven track record of accomplishments

Non-Profit Service

Since 2014

For over two years, Bill has served residents of Miami and Montgomery County as the Executive Director of The New Path, Inc., one of the largest human service non-profit organizations in the Miami Valley. Under his leadership, The New Path, Inc. has been recognized as a leader in providing service to those that need it the most.

Public Service

2001-2014

From being a substitute teacher at Troy High School to securing funding from state policymakers in Columbus, Bill has created a career in making Miami County's communities strong.

He served as the first township administrator of Bethel Township, Miami County, where he worked with elected officials to lay the ground work for water and wastewater infrastructure throughout the southern portion of the township.

Bill then served for six years as part of a critical team to create a new energy and excitement in the City of Piqua. He worked with other talented individuals to rehabilitate the Fort Piqua Plaza and tear down the old Piqua Hospital. Bill also played a critical role in leading the city's efforts to engage citizens to help make Piqua a better community.

For his efforts in the community, Bill was recognized in 2014 by the Dayton Business Journal as one of the Top 40 Young Professionals under the age of 40.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

The passion and commitment to make Troy a better community

Elected Service

Service as an Elected Official

Bill is currently serving on his first term as a member of Troy City Council. On council, he serves as Chairman of the Building Committee and also serves on the Streets and Sidewalks Committee and the Utilities Committee.

Bill had the privilege to serve as a member of the Troy City Schools Board of Education for two years from 2012-2013.

Non-Profit Board Service

Bill has an extensive history of board service, including serving as a board member of the Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services and the Miami County Community Action Council. He also served as President of the Board of Directors of Mainstreet Piqua, Inc. and is currently serving as Vice President of the Council on Rural Service Programs, Inc. and the Miami County Continuum of Care.

EDUCATION

A strong foundation for a career in public service ​

Wright State University

Bachelor of Science, Urban Affairs, 2000

Master of Public Administration, 2002

Bill attended Wright State University after graduating from Troy High School. He graduated with honors with a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Affairs and was honored with the opportunity to serve the university as Graduate Research Assistance, where we earned his Master of Public Administration degree.

While at Wright State, Bill was honored as an Outstanding Graduate Student and was inducted in both the Golden Key National Honor Society and Pi Alpha Alpha, the National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration.

In 2016, Bill was honored to be named an Outstanding Alumni from the College of Liberal Arts at Wright State University.

LISTENING TO YOU

As I talk with fellow citizens, these are the things people say matter to them.

Values and Vision

Citizens want to know that elected officials will take the time to listen to what citizen's value.

Fiscal Responsibility

Citizens want to know that our local officials are good stewards of the resources they have been entrusted.

Transparency

Citizens want to know what is happening at City Hall and want access to clear and understandable information.

Thinking Forward

Citizens want elected officials that are critically thinking about real problems and potential solutions.

WHY I AM SERVING

These are some of the ideas and concepts I want to bring forward as a candidate ​

Citizen Participation

I believe that citizens that are informed and participate in local government provide wisdom and guidance to our city's leaders

Government Efficiency

I believe that government efficiency should be a standard operating principle

Infrastructure

I believe that creating excellent infrastructure means that having clean water and safe streets create increased economic opportunities

Economic Development

I believe that by providing economic opportunities for our residents, we will be creating the foundation of our city's success